Thane doctors remove 2.5 kg liver tumour from woman, and other medical miracles

In a postCovid world many people are scared any time there is a health scare Understandably it is difficult for those going through it However there are many advancements being made every other day to highlight how there are an equal number of medical miracles that can give people hopeSurgical removal of a 25 kg tumourIn the most recent example a 41yearold woman from Thane has successfully undergone a complex surgical procedure to remove a massive 25kilogram hemangioma liver tumour from her liver at the hospitalThe woman who underwent the surgery at Jupiter Lifeline Hospital in the same city had been living with the condition unknowingly for many years Hemangiomas are benign tumours composed of blood vessels and typically remain small and asymptomatic They predominantly affect adults between 30 and 50 years of age with causes still not fully understood The tumours are often detected incidentally during imaging tests for unrelated conditions However in this case the tumour grew significantly leading to persistent abdominal discomfort and early satietyThe woman who wishes to remain anonymous said I had been experiencing a dull ache in my abdomen for months along with a feeling of fullness after eating small meals but I never imagined it was something seriousrdquo she shared continuing ldquoWhen the doctors revealed the size of the tumour I was shocked I am incredibly grateful to the medical team for detecting and treating it in timerdquoThe presence of the tumour came to light when the health experts at the hospital conducted a CT scan Given the size of the tumour the doctors said a surgery was necessaryDr Gaurav Patel the lead surgeon on the case highlighted the complexities involved in the procedure ldquoHemangiomas of this size are extremely rare and their removal requires meticulous surgical planning The risks of complications are high but through careful execution and precision we were able to successfully remove the tumor while preserving the liverrsquos functionrdquoThe surgery lasted over four hours and involved advanced techniques to minimize risks and facilitate a smooth recovery Dr Ankush Golhar who assisted in the procedure emphasised the importance of preserving liver functionality ldquoOur primary focus was to ensure that the patientrsquos liver remained fully functional postsurgery We are pleased with the outcome and her recovery has been remarkablerdquoComplex heart surgery on girl with hole in the heartWhile that was in Thane there was another one in Parel where a rare and lifesaving feat saw a team of doctors at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for children successfully performed a complex hybrid heart surgery on a fourahalfyearold girl who was diagnosed with a hole in her heart just two months after birth Led by Dr Biswa Panda paediatric cardiac surgeon along with the cath lab team headed by Dr Kshitij Seth and Dr Jain the team carried out a periventricular VSD device closure along with pulmonary artery augmentation on bypassIt has been a fouryear journey for the parents Akash and Mamta Maurya residents of Kandivali While they were overjoyed in 2021 after the birth of their baby girl Saanvi everything appeared normal at first but just 10 days after her birth the parents noticed rapid breathing Concerned they took her to a nearby doctor who after a thorough examination the 2D Echo test confirmed that their baby had a hole in her heartAt the time she had a large difficulttoreach hole in her heart Ventricular Septal Defect which was causing severe heart failure She struggled to breathe couldnrsquot feed properly and wasnrsquot growing Even though her condition was lifethreatening she was too fragile to undergo a major openheart surgery at that stage To stabilise her at the age of three and a half months doctors performed a temporary PA banding surgery that helped reduce the stress on her heart and allowed her to grow strongerThe hole in her heart made everyday life a constant struggle as she would get tired even with minimal activity and couldnrsquot play or run around like other kids her age Most of her time was spent indoors under constant care and supervision She required regular checkups medications and close monitoring Her parents were emotionally shattered watching her miss out on the joys of childhoodAs she grew older and turned four and a half years old the surgery was possible However it was highrisk and would usually last 7ndash8 hours with extended recovery time In an innovative move the doctors opted for a hybrid procedure combining catheterbased and openheart techniques Using advanced transesophageal echo guidance during surgery a device was inserted directly into the heart to close the VSD followed by surgical enlargement of the pulmonary artery This approach reduced the total surgery time to just 25ndash3 hours improving recovery and saving the life of the baby If left untreated VSD complications can lead to severe heart failure stunted growth and breathing difficulties In critical cases it can become lifethreatening for the childDr Biswa said ldquoPeriventricular VSD closures like this occur in only about one in a lakh openheart surgeries VSD closures themselves are uncommon in children and performing them through a hybrid approach is even rarer Such a complex hybrid surgery typically happens only once every 4 to 5 years Such a procedure is only possible when there is perfect coordination between skilled teams modern infrastructure and precise imaging technologiesrdquoThe childrsquos father Akash was overwhelmed with gratitude Expressing his relief he shared ldquoSeeing our daughter struggle every single day was heartbreaking She couldnrsquot play she would tire easily and most of her time was spent indoors while other children ran around freely We felt helpless as parents watching her miss out on a normal childhood But this surgery gave her a second chance at life Today seeing her breathe with ease smile without pain and talk excitedly about going to school and playing with friends is a dream come true We will forever be grateful to the doctors for giving our little girl the life she truly deservesatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params